ThesisMinds
Website: https://thesisminds.pro
Email: support@thesisminds.pro
ThesisMinds ("Company", "we", "our", "us") operates the website https://thesisminds.pro ("Platform"). We provide research support and mentorship services primarily within the health research domain, with potential expansion into additional academic and professional disciplines.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, process, store, disclose, and protect personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 of the Republic of Kenya and other applicable laws.
By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
For purposes of applicable data protection laws, ThesisMinds acts as the Data Controller in relation to personal data collected through the Platform.
Where necessary, we may appoint Data Processors to process personal data on our behalf under written agreements requiring confidentiality and security safeguards as required in applicable laws.
We may collect personal identification and contact information, professional and academic information, research materials, financial information, and technical usage data.
Users warrant that they have lawful authority to submit any materials uploaded to the Platform.
We process personal data based on consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or legitimate business interests.
Where consent is relied upon, it may be withdrawn at any time, subject to contractual or legal limitations.
Personal data is processed for account management, mentor verification, student-mentor matching, communication facilitation, payment processing, fraud prevention, quality assurance, and legal compliance.
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
Research materials submitted to the Platform are treated as confidential.
Users remain responsible for ethical clearance of sensitive data. The Company does not assume liability for unauthorized disclosures caused by user negligence or third-party breaches beyond reasonable control. Mentors are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality.
ThesisMinds does not claim ownership of user-submitted intellectual property.
ThesisMinds provides academic and research support services only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Users submitting health-related datasets warrant compliance with ethical approvals and confidentiality obligations.
We may disclose personal data to payment providers, cloud hosting providers, IT service providers, legal authorities, and professional advisors where necessary.
All third parties are required to implement adequate security safeguards.
We retain personal data for the duration of an active account, as required for contractual obligations, dispute resolution, or compliance with law.
Upon lawful request, personal data may be deleted unless retention is legally required.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures including SSL encryption, access controls, secure hosting, and periodic monitoring.
No electronic system is completely secure.
Subject to applicable law, users may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of their personal data, and withdraw consent where applicable.
Requests should be directed to support@thesisminds.pro.
To the fullest extent permitted by Kenyan law, ThesisMinds shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, loss of data beyond reasonable control, or misuse of the Platform by users.
Nothing in this Policy excludes liability where prohibited by law.
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless ThesisMinds from claims arising from unlawful data submission, breach of academic obligations, or violation of third-party rights.
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya.
Disputes shall first be resolved through good faith negotiations. If unresolved, disputes shall be referred to mediation or arbitration in Kenya in accordance with applicable Kenyan law. The courts of Kenya shall have jurisdiction where enforcement is required.
The Platform is not intended for individuals under eighteen (18) years. By signing up or using our services you agree you are above 18 years old.
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions will be published on the Platform with a revised effective date. Furthermore, you will receive an email notifying you of the updates.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.